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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 865.22 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 865.22 and 414.40 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 865.22 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/865.22 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 865.22 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 358,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,547.17/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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